Adrian Sancho Chastain
About Adrian Sancho Chastain
Adrian Sancho Chastain serves as the Maintenance Supervisor Body/Paint at Navistar Inc in San Antonio, Texas, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in engineering and operations management, with previous roles at Stellantis and a strong educational foundation in mechanical and industrial engineering.
Work at Navistar
Adrian Sancho Chastain has held the position of Maintenance Supervisor Body/Paint at Navistar Inc since 2021. He operates from the San Antonio, Texas facility, where he has been responsible for overseeing maintenance operations within the body and paint departments. His role involves ensuring that maintenance tasks are executed efficiently to support the production of vehicles and maintain operational standards.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Before joining Navistar, Adrian worked at Stellantis in various capacities. He served as a Paint-Process Shift Supervisor from 2017 to 2019 in Zaragoza, Spain, and as an Equipment Maintenance Shift Supervisor from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Product Industrialization Engineer at METRICA INGENIERIA, S.L. for four months in 2017. These positions contributed to his expertise in automotive manufacturing and maintenance processes.
Education and Expertise
Adrian pursued a comprehensive education in engineering. He studied Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering at UNED, achieving a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from 2008 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Computing at UNED, working towards a Computer Engineer qualification from 2018 to 2024. He also completed a CAD Technician program in Mechanical and Design Engineering, focusing on Catia V5 and Solidworks in 2014.
Lean Six Sigma Implementation
Adrian is recognized for implementing Lean Six Sigma problem-solving techniques in the manufacturing sector. He has conducted process improvement tasks and root cause analysis, which have contributed to enhanced operational efficiency. His ability to liaise with senior leadership and engineering teams has facilitated effective communication and streamlined operations.
Operational Management and Performance
In his roles, Adrian has been noted for consistently exceeding budgetary and performance goals in operations management. He manages hundreds of daily internal customer calls, playing a crucial role in the manufacturing process, which supports the production of approximately 470,000 cars annually. His focus on achieving maximum operational output with minimal resource expenditure underscores his engineering acumen.